Namavali - Sacred Scripture

108 Names of Goddess Sita

108 Names of Goddess Sita

Namavali
Sita
Valmiki
108 Verses
110%

108 Names of Goddess Sita

ॐ श्रीसीतायै नमः।

ॐ जानक्यै नमः।

ॐ देव्यै नमः।

ॐ वैदेह्यै नमः।

ॐ राघवप्रियायै नमः।

ॐ रमायै नमः।

ॐ अवनिसुतायै नमः।

ॐ रामायै नमः।

ॐ राक्षसान्तप्रकारिण्यै नमः।

ॐ रत्नगुप्तायै नमः।

ॐ मातुलुङ्ग्यै नमः।

ॐ मैथिल्यै नमः।

ॐ भक्ततोषदायै नमः।

ॐ पद्माक्षजायै नमः।

ॐ कञ्जनेत्रायै नमः।

ॐ स्मितास्यायै नमः।

ॐ नूपुरस्वनायै नमः।

ॐ वैकुण्ठनिलयायै नमः।

ॐ मायै नमः।

ॐ श्रियै नमः।

ॐ मुक्तिदायै नमः।

ॐ कामपूरण्यै नमः।

ॐ नृपात्मजायै नमः।

ॐ हेमवर्णायै नमः।

ॐ मृदुलाङ्ग्यै नमः।

ॐ सुभाषिण्यै नमः।

ॐ कुशाम्बिकायै नमः।

ॐ दिव्यदायै नमः।

ॐ लवमात्रे नमः।

ॐ मनोहरायै नमः।

ॐ हनुमद्वन्दितपदायै नमः।

ॐ मुग्धायै नमः।

ॐ केयूरधारिण्यै नमः।

ॐ अशोकवनमध्यस्थायै नमः।

ॐ रावणादिकमोहिन्यै नमः।

ॐ विमानसंस्थितायै नमः।

ॐ सुभ्रुवे नमः।

ॐ सुकेश्यै नमः।

ॐ रशनान्वितायै नमः।

ॐ रजोरूपायै नमः।

ॐ सत्त्वरूपायै नमः।

ॐ तामस्यै नमः।

ॐ वह्निवासिन्यै नमः।

ॐ हेममृगासक्तचित्तायै नमः।

ॐ वाल्मीक्याश्रमवासिन्यै नमः।

ॐ पतिव्रतायै नमः।

ॐ महामायायै नमः।

ॐ पीतकौशेयवासिन्यै नमः।

ॐ मृगनेत्रायै नमः।

ॐ बिम्बोष्ठ्यै नमः।

ॐ धनुर्विद्याविशारदायै नमः।

ॐ सौम्यरूपायै नमः।

ॐ दशरथस्नुषायै नमः।

ॐ चामरवीजितायै नमः।

ॐ सुमेधादुहित्रे नमः।

ॐ दिव्यरूपायै नमः।

ॐ त्रैलोक्यपालिन्यै नमः।

ॐ अन्नपूर्णायै नमः।

ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः।

ॐ धियै नमः।

ॐ लज्जायै नमः।

ॐ सरस्वत्यै नमः।

ॐ शान्त्यै नमः।

ॐ पुष्ट्यै नमः।

ॐ क्षमायै नमः।

ॐ गौर्यै नमः।

ॐ प्रभायै नमः।

ॐ अयोध्यानिवासिन्यै नमः।

ॐ वसन्तशीतलायै नमः।

ॐ गौर्यै नमः।

ॐ स्नानसन्तुष्टमानसायै नमः।

ॐ रमानामभद्रसंस्थायै नमः।

ॐ हेमकुम्भपयोधरायै नमः।

ॐ सुरार्चितायै नमः।

ॐ धृत्यै नमः।

ॐ कान्त्यै नमः।

ॐ स्मृत्यै नमः।

ॐ मेधायै नमः।

ॐ विभावर्यै नमः।

ॐ लघूदरायै नमः।

ॐ वरारोहायै नमः।

ॐ हेमकङ्कणमण्डितायै नमः।

ॐ द्विजपत्न्यर्पितनिजभूषायै नमः।

ॐ राघवतोषिण्यै नमः।

ॐ श्रीरामसेवनरतायै नमः।

ॐ रत्नताटङ्कधारिण्यै नमः।

ॐ रामवामाङ्गसंस्थायै नमः।

ॐ रामचन्द्रैकरञ्जिन्यै नमः।

ॐ सरयूजलसङ्क्रीडाकारिण्यै नमः।

ॐ राममोहिन्यै नमः।

ॐ सुवर्णतुलितायै नमः।

ॐ पुण्यायै नमः।

ॐ पुण्यकीर्त्यै नमः।

ॐ कलावत्यै नमः।

ॐ कलकण्ठायै नमः।

ॐ कम्बुकण्ठायै नमः।

ॐ रम्भोर्वै नमः।

ॐ गजगामिन्यै नमः।

ॐ रामार्पितमनायै नमः।

ॐ रामवन्दितायै नमः।

ॐ रामवल्लभायै नमः।

ॐ श्रीरामपदचिह्नाङ्कायै नमः।

ॐ रामरामेतिभाषिण्यै नमः।

ॐ रामपर्यङ्कशयनायै नमः।

ॐ रामाङ्घ्रिक्षालिन्यै नमः।

ॐ वरायै नमः।

ॐ कामधेन्वन्नसन्तुष्टायै नमः।

ॐ मातुलुङ्गकरे धृतायै नमः।

ॐ दिव्यचन्दनसंस्थायै नमः।

ॐ श्रियै नमः।

ॐ मूलकासुरमर्दिन्यै नमः।

About This Stotram

108 Names of Goddess Sita

Sanskrit Title: 108 Names of Goddess Sita
IAST Transliteration:

Overview

The Sita Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a powerful devotional hymn that enumerates 108 sacred names of Goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Rama. Each name reveals a unique aspect of her divine personality, her lineage, her virtues, and her role in the cosmic drama. Reciting these names is a form of japa (mantra repetition) that allows devotees to connect with Sita's divine energy, seek her blessings, and internalize her exemplary qualities. Sita is revered as the embodiment of purity, devotion, strength, and righteousness. Her story, particularly her trials and unwavering steadfastness, serves as an inspiration for devotees. This stotram is significant for fostering devotion, seeking protection, and achieving spiritual merit through the remembrance of the Divine Mother.

Details

Attribute Information
Deity Sita
Author Valmiki
Type Namavali
Category Namavali
Number of Verses 108
Origin The origin of the '108 Names of Goddess Sita' (Sita Ashtottara Shatanamavali) is traditionally attributed to Sage Valmiki, the composer of the Ramayana. While the Ramayana itself contains numerous epithets and descriptions of Sita, a dedicated Ashtottara Shatanamavali is often found as a standalone devotional text or appended to certain recensions of the Ramayana or other Puranic literature. These lists of names are a common form of devotional practice in Hinduism, intended to invoke the deity through her various attributes and manifestations. The specific compilation and dating of this particular '108 Names' text are difficult to ascertain definitively, as many such stotrams evolved over time and were transmitted orally or through various manuscripts. However, its content is deeply rooted in the narrative and theological understanding of Sita as presented in the epic.

Benefits of Recitation

  1. Attains the grace and blessings of Goddess Sita.
  2. Removes obstacles and negative energies.
  3. Promotes marital harmony and well-being.
  4. Cultivates virtues like devotion, purity, and resilience.
  5. Leads to spiritual growth and liberation.

Best Time to Recite

Mornings, evenings, during festivals like Rama Navami, Sita Navami, and Vasant Panchami, or whenever one seeks Sita's blessings.

Historical Context

The Sita Ashtottara Shatanamavali, attributed to Sage Valmiki, is a product of the rich devotional tradition that emerged around the epic Ramayana. Valmiki, as the author of the Ramayana, would have been intimately familiar with Sita's character and the various epithets used to describe her within the epic. Ashtottara Shatanamavalis, lists of 108 names, are a common genre in Hindu devotional literature, found for almost all major deities. They are believed to have been composed and compiled over centuries, often by various sages and devotees, to facilitate worship and meditation. The exact date of this specific compilation is uncertain, but its roots are firmly embedded in the classical Sanskrit literature and the Puranic tradition that venerates Sita as a supreme goddess.

Alternate Names

  • Sita Ashtottara Shatanamavali
  • 108 Names of Janaki

Related Stotrams

  • Shri Rama Ashtakam
  • Hanuman Chalisa